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Developing MSOs in small markets. The community balance sheet approach

T Jones1

  • 1tcj54@uky.campus.mci.net

Medical Group Management Journal
|February 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Management services organizations (MSOs) emerged in the 1990s, enabling healthcare providers to partner for managed care, practice management, and financial efficiencies. Successful joint ventures require specific elements and a community-focused financial approach.

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